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Life Insurance

2019 Insurance Barometer Study: Nearly Half of Americans More Likely to Buy Simplified Underwritten Life Insurance

Life Happens and LIMRA announce results from its ninth annual consumer study Arlington, Va., and Windsor, Conn., April 1, 2019 – Almost half of Americans (47 percent) say they are more likely to buy life insurance using simplified…

Healthy Living

Your Balance and Mobility After 50

How can I stay active and maintain my muscle mass? by Mike Zimmerman, with Jessica Migala, AARP, April 19, 2019 GETTY IMAGES Will my body get weaker as I age? That's up to you; you have control…

Financial Planning

Turn Around Unhealthy Thinking – and Habits – Regarding Money

DURING THE course of a lifetime, many of us pick up some unhealthy attitudes and thinking regarding money. These attitudes can come from our parents who may have taught us their fears about being poor, or living through tough times.…

Healthy Living

Prostate Health Month

Prostate Health Month (September) provides an opportunity to create awareness around the health issues that are associated with a man’s prostate: BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer. September is also known as Prostate Cancer…

Property Insurance

Will Your Insurance Protect You from a Facebook Lawsuit?

Social media has grown by leaps and bounds over the past decade. What many people don't understand are the unique risks that come along with social networking. Anyone using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or any other social networking…

Safety

Preparing a ‘Go-Bag’ in Case of Disaster

As natural catastrophes continue growing in number and severity, everybody should be prepared for quick evacuation in case of emergency. Even if you don't live in an area known for natural disasters, you should always be prepared in case…

Medicare

Priority Health Medicare Meeting – Rockford

August 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Details Date: August 22 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Category: Medicare Meetings Website: https://www.qcinow.com/medicare-meetings/ Venue Rockford Ambulance8450 Shaner Ave N…

Safety

Stay Healthy When You Travel

The Basics Before you travel outside the United States, plan ahead to stay healthy and safe on your trip. Answer these questions as you plan your trip: Do I need any vaccines (shots) or medicines to prevent diseases?Will the…

Medicare

Priority Health Medicare Meeting – Walk-In Center

August 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Details Date: August 20 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Category: Medicare Meetings Website: https://www.qcinow.com/medicare-meetings/ Venue PH Walk-in Center1257 E Beltline Ave…

Medicare

Priority Health Medicare Meeting – Muskegon

August 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Details Date: August 19 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Event Category: Medicare Meetings Website: https://www.qcinow.com/medicare-meetings/ Venue Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon…

Healthy Living

Take charge of your health!

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Healthy Living

Stay Healthy with Home-Cooked Meals

Restaurant and other commercially prepared foods are notoriously high in fat, salt, and sugar. These foods are fine as an occasional indulgence or for a special occasion, but usually not healthy as a regular diet. According to research,…

Home

File Your Homeowner’s Claims Promptly

If your home has been damaged by a natural disaster, a fire or a long-term effect like mold growth, you would naturally file a claim with your homeowner's insurance company. But what if you don't contact the company right away? Would…

Property Insurance

Lawn & Garden AUGUST To-Do List

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Healthy Living

Eyes on Digital Devices

Did you know that digital devices can negatively affect your vision? On average, Americans spend seven or more hours a day looking at their screens. Digital devices give off a high energy blue light that can contribute to many eye-related…

Healthy Living

August’s Inspirational Quote

Sometimes we need to take a moment to reflect on what we have. Here is a quote just for that moment! "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero

Medicare

Is there a penalty if you’re late signing up for Medicare?

AARP national logo. (PRNewsFoto/AARP) Yes. If you aren’t covered by one of the exceptions listed below, you can be charged up to 10 percent more for Medicare Part B — the part of Medicare that provides standard medical insurance…

Healthy Living

Can a Single Pill Keep You Healthy to 100?

A new drug is being developed and tested that could change the future of aging forever by Sari Harrar, AARP, July 1, 2019 Here it is, the elixir of life!” Joan Mannick says, jokingly, as she drops a shiny, salmon-pink…

Healthy Living

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to maintain normal levels of blood glucose using a hormone known as insulin. Currently, more than 100 million people in the U.S. are diabetic or prediabetic. If this trend continues,…

Auto

10 Simple Summer Car Care Tips

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but car care doesn't take a vacation between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The warmer months present some challenges to personal transportation and maintenance, but this list will help us all have a summer…

Home, Safety

How to Use a Portable Generator Safely

Portable backup generators are less expensive that whole house generators but require set up and fueling by the homeowner each time they are used. They also raise safety concerns, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, fire,…

Healthy Living

Diabetic Eye Disease

Written By: David Turbert Reviewed By: G Atma Vemulakonda, MD Jan. 28, 2019 What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose)…

Home, Safety

How to Prepare for a Tornado

Tornadoes are one of the most destructive weather events, with winds as high as over 200 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction a mile or more wide. Around 1,000 tornadoes form in the U.S. each year; and while most occur in the…

Pets

Healthy Pets

Did you know, WebMD has health information for pet owners. You'll find the latest news and videos, pet care essentials and top search terms for pets. Do you know what FIV stands for? FIV is cat feline immunodeficiency virus. Cats who…